Gender Based Violence

Preventing and Responding to Gender Based Violence

Glasgow Caledonian University and GCU Students’ Association work in partnership to develop projects which aim to respond to and prevent gender-based violence in our society.

At GCU, we have a wealth of researchers who specialise in researching sexual and gender-based violence. Our work, alongside partnerships with Rape Crisis Scotland and Police Scotland, helps to inform the initiatives we deliver.

Following in the spirit of this partnership, both institutions collaborate with Glasgow University and their Students’ Association, the Student Representative Council. This work is shared at a joint working group, which is also attended by Police Scotland and Rape Crisis Scotland.

GCU has an internal working group that includes student representation from the Full Time Officer responsible for GCU Wellbeing. This year, the Vice President GSBS, Oluwatomisin Osinubi (VP.GSBS@GCUstudents.co.uk) holds this role.

Support Network – First Responders

GCU has a team of First Responders trained in supporting and advising survivors of gender-based and sexual violence. Any information shared will be treated confidentially unless there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others.

Find more information here.

Report and Support Online Reporting Tool

Report and Support is an online reporting tool for students to submit a report about misconduct on campus. GCU is committed to addressing inappropriate behaviour and ensuring no one in our community experiences gender-based violence, harassment, discrimination, or assault.

By reporting incidents you experience or witness, you can help prevent similar occurrences and make GCU a safer place. Reports can be anonymous.

Access Report and Support

Let’s Talk about Sexual Violence Workshop

Sexual Violence Workshop

GCU Students’ Association, in partnership with the Student Representative Council at Glasgow University and Rape Crisis Scotland, run student-led workshops addressing sexual violence. Students are trained by Rape Crisis to deliver workshops covering:

Explanation of sexual violence
The criminal justice system
Media portrayal of sexual violence
Consent
By-stander interventions
Support services available through the university and locally

Erase the Grey Campaign

GCU developed the #GCUEraseTheGrey campaign to tackle common misconceptions around Gender Based Violence. The campaign features 14 messages highlighting the truth behind myths, displayed across campus, and championed by Erase the Grey Ambassadors.

Erase the Grey Campaign

Policy

GCU launched our first Preventing and Responding to Gender Based Violence Policy. The policy, developed through extensive university consultation, can be found here.

It Stops Now Campaign

GCU Students’ Association has worked with our university partners, Glasgow University, GU SRC, and Rape Crisis Scotland to prevent gender-based violence through joint initiatives. We support the "It Stops Now" campaign to raise awareness and provide guidance on preventing sexual and gender-based violence.

Let’s work together to end sexual and gender based violence. #ItStopsNow #EraseTheGrey

Need advice or have questions?
Contact the Advice Centre at advice@gcustudents.co.uk